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Volunteer Opportunities

Why Volunteer?

Our community exists because people show up for one another.

Volunteering is a small but meaningful way to give back to a community you believe in.

And in times like these, strong communities matter. The institutions that carry our values forward don’t sustain themselves, they are built and strengthened by the people who believe in them.

You don’t need a lot of time. Just a willingness to be part of it. Most roles take 15 minutes to a few hours a month.

Start small. Try something once. No long-term commitment required.
Your presence helps keep this community strong.

What you gain

  • Meet people faster

  • Feel more connected

  • Put your values into action

  • Help build something meaningful

We have volunteer opportunities in the categories listed below.

Come by any Thursday between 1 – 3 pm for any of the tasks listed.

Office & Admin Support

Quick Tasks (15–30 min)

  • Paper filing

  • Scanning documents

  • Sharpening colored pencils

  • Tracking office supplies (quick check)

Short Shifts (45–90 min)

  • Printing paper calendar for bulletin board

  • Printing and mailing Beacon

  • Basic office supply inventory

Weekly Role (1–2 hrs/week)

  • Answer phones, voicemails, distribute messages

  • Calendar scheduling and conflict resolution

Project-Based

  • Large filing projects

  • Records organization overhaul

Communications & Information Distribution

Quick Tasks (15–30 min)

  • Stock brochures behind pews

  • Stock info table

  • Bulletin board cleanup

Short Shifts (45–60 min)

  • Printing and posting upcoming event posters

  • Updating physical information displays

Weekly Role (45–60 min/week)

  • Sunday materials preparation

  • Social media posting (using templates)
  • Social media engagement (answering questions and comments on our platforms)

Facilities & Grounds

Quick Tasks (15–30 min)

  • Stock bathrooms

  • Wipe down kitchen

Short Shifts (45–90 min)

  • Put away badges
  • Trash out / trash in

  • Blowing leaves in parking lots

  • Cleaning slots behind pews

Weekly Role (1–2 hrs/week)

  • Light facilities reset (bathrooms, kitchen, info areas)

Project-Based

  • E-waste hauling

  • Deep cleaning days

Events & Hospitality

Quick Tasks (15–30 min)

  • Setting up chairs on chancel (choir)

  • Copying music

Short Shifts (60–90 min)

  • Event setup

Weekly Role (1–2 hrs/week)

  • Sunday event setup/reset

Project-Based

  • Large event support days

What you gain

  • Meet people faster
  • Feel more connected
  • Put your values into action
  • Help build something meaningful

Strong communities don’t happen by accident.
They’re built by people who care enough to participate.

If this community matters to you, we invite you to be part of making it thrive.

Community Overview
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    • Gamelan Ensemble
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      • Process Proposal to Follow-up on November’s Congregational Decision

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1 Lawson Road
Kensington, CA 94707

(510) 525-0302

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Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that this church occupies land in Huchiun in the unceded territory of the Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people.  May we have the humility and courage to do our part to restore what has been broken and the wisdom to live into a new solidarity with Indigenous communities and the earth.

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